Fourth-generation Z (Z32 300ZX, 1990–1996)
1990–1996
The fourth-generation Z (chassis Z32) is one of the definitive Japanese performance cars of the 1990s. A sleek redesign on a multi-link chassis, it offered a naturally aspirated VG30DE and the famous twin-turbo VG30DETT V6 rated at 300 hp. US sales ended after 1996, beginning a six-year hiatus before the 350Z revived the line.
Photo: “1990 Nissan 300ZX 3.0L silver, front NYIAS 2019” by Kevauto / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped to 16:9.
1990–1996
Overview
The fourth-generation Z (chassis Z32) is one of the definitive Japanese performance cars of the 1990s. A sleek redesign on a multi-link chassis, it offered a naturally aspirated VG30DE and the famous twin-turbo VG30DETT V6 rated at 300 hp. US sales ended after 1996, beginning a six-year hiatus before the 350Z revived the line.
Milestones
Highlights
- Available twin-turbo VG30DETT V6 rated at 300 hp.
- Sleek multi-link chassis — a 1990s performance benchmark.
- US sales ended after 1996, starting the Z's late-1990s hiatus.
Model years in this generation
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